Women’s Preview: Durham vs Saints
Full preview as Southampton FC Women travel to Durham Women in their final match of 2023.
THE MATCH
Durham vs Saints
Barclays Women’s Championship
Maiden Castle Sports Park
Sunday 17th December, Midday
For ticket details, see below
The final Barclays Women’s Championship action for Saints in 2023 comes in the form of a long trip to Durham Women.
Marieanne Spacey-Cale’s side come into the fixture off the back of a South Coast derby win against Portsmouth which saw them secure their place in the Fourth Round of the competition - another long trip to Sunderland now confirmed.
Jemma Purfield came to her side’s rescue after Pompey were able to equalise late in the first half. A scrappy performance for Saints, but a win, and momentum secured.
Durham were in action midweek in the FA Women’s Continental League Cup, travelling to Women’s Super League side Aston Villa. The hosts were on top of their game, scoring five, with just a late consolation for Durham, scored by Amy Andrews in the 87th minute.
Sitting seventh in the league, Durham will be eager to put three points on the board to keep themselves in touching distance of the top half.
THE OFFICIALS
Referee: Ruby Sykes
Assistant Referee: Luke Bowles
Assistant Referee: Leoni Harland
Fourth Official: Levi Gray
WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?
Saints will be in the white and teal away kit as they travel to Durham; A kit which they have a undefeated record in so far this season.
LAST MEETING
It was a Rianna Dean brace that sealed the three points for Saints at AFC Totton’s Snows Stadium in these sides’ last meeting.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets are available from Durham’s website or on the day at the turnstiles. Adult tickets are priced at £9, Students at £6 and Under-16s at £4.
If you’re travelling to Maiden Castle for the first time, Durham has a First Time Fans Guide which has all the useful matchday information in one place.
MANAGER’S NOTES
“After Sunday, there were a few things to tweak on the training field this week. We got the result, but the performance was off what we know our best is.
“We’re well aware of the threat that Durham pose. They’re a physical, experienced side who’ve been in this lead a long time, so we need to be ready for that.
“With this being our last game of 2023, it’s important to finish on a high and take some momentum into the new year. I know the girls will be really up for it.”
CAN’T MAKE IT TO MAIDEN CASTLE?
Due to availability, there will be no live coverage, either video or audio commentary, available for this fixture.
You can keep up to date and get behind-the-scenes access from the Women’s dedicated social accounts:
